Ebony Lorraine Watson
Ruleville,MS
Summary
Goal-oriented, innovative educator driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
North Bolivar Consolidated School District
06.2024 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication channels, including newsletters and parent-teacher meetings.
- Verified student grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
District Instructional Specialist
North Bolivar Consolidated School District
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by designing and implementing interactive instructional materials.
- Supported teachers in improving their instructional methods for increased student engagement and understanding.
- Developed tailored learning strategies for diverse groups of students, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
- Collaborated with faculty to analyze student data, identifying areas for targeted intervention and support.
- Assisted in the development of curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required content.
- Coached teachers on effective classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Provided constructive feedback to teachers based on classroom observations, supporting continued professional growth.
- Managed special projects aimed at enhancing instructional quality throughout the school community.
- Created resources to support differentiated instruction, enabling educators to better meet diverse learner needs.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on effective pedagogical approaches or specific content knowledge expertise.
Science Teacher/instructional coach
Coleman Middle School
06.2021 - Current
- Create rigorous lesson geared for academic success
- Attend professional developments that foster professional growth
- Input biweekly data to track students’ growth
- Work with other science teachers to plan lessons
- Gather quality resources for 6th-7th grade science teachers
- Provide interventions for 8th grade science teachers and students
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Grade Science Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Created lessons for six standard classes that were conducive for academic success
- Attended Professional developments that fostered professional growth
- Input biweekly data to track students’ growth
Student Teacher
Trimble Technical High School
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Field Experience in science classroom teaching basic science knowledge and skills under the supervision of the cooperating teacher
- Designed and taught lessons and worked one-on-one with students under the supervision of a cooperating teacher
- Increased the levels of responsibility and accountability during the summer through educational activities.
Biology Teacher/Middle School Science
Drew Public School District
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Regulated rules for the science department to help implement plans to track student’s progress from 5th to 12th grades
- Implemented Mississippi science framework to help students learn appropriate science knowledge
- Designed plans to implement and track students’ success level
- Developed plans to help mentor students during after school program
- Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Established a positive classroom atmosphere that fostered respect among students and encouraged open dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Assessed data from standardized tests results to identify areas for instructional improvement, refining curriculum content accordingly.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2027
Specialist of Education - Education Administration
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2022
Masters of Arts - Human Services, Health and Wellness
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2007
Skills
- STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Course Materials Development
- Learning Style Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Supervision
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2010
Teacher of the Year 2016
Teacher of the Year 2018
Certification
Biology 7-12
Health Education 7-12
Timeline
Assistant Principal
North Bolivar Consolidated School District
06.2024 - Current
District Instructional Specialist
North Bolivar Consolidated School District
07.2023 - Current
Science Teacher/instructional coach
Coleman Middle School
06.2021 - Current
Grade Science Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
Trimble Technical High School
06.2012 - 07.2012
Biology Teacher/Middle School Science
Drew Public School District
08.2007 - 07.2010
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Specialist of Education - Education Administration
Arkansas State University
Masters of Arts - Human Services, Health and Wellness
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mississippi Valley State University
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